Political parties attack actor Dev's 'rape' comments

"It is not surprising because he represents Trinamool, a party which has put Bengal in the headlines for rapes. We condemn the comments and may move the Election Commission against this," state BJP president Rahul Sinha told IANS.

Communist Party of India-Marxist leader Sujon Chakraborty too condemned the comments. "We condemn it in the strictest sense especially when such a comment has come from a man who is seen as a role model by youngsters.

"It is unfortunate people who can make such comments are contesting the poll and aspire to be the elected representatives to parliament," said Chakraborty, adding the party might approach the EC over this.

Both Sinha and Chakraborty called for cancellation of Dev's candidature.